Beautiful cushion covers are plentiful these days. However, good needlework and embroidery are a bit of a rarity. I found these pieces from a Kashmiri dealer in Northern Thailand. He told me they were made by family members back in Kashmir. Supply, in any quantity, is never a problem because he has a large family to help in the production. I was the only customer in the shop that evening. He complained that business had been slow and warmly welcomed my visit. I had no intention of making any purchase, certainly no plan of buying any cushion covers. But, it was difficult to walk away from these beautiful applique'! I love their simplicity, the random and economy use of materials, and especially the sense of fun they each express. The old running stitch has never looked so effective and beautiful. I hope whoever that makes them has had some fun!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
' Same Same BUT Different '
Beautiful cushion covers are plentiful these days. However, good needlework and embroidery are a bit of a rarity. I found these pieces from a Kashmiri dealer in Northern Thailand. He told me they were made by family members back in Kashmir. Supply, in any quantity, is never a problem because he has a large family to help in the production. I was the only customer in the shop that evening. He complained that business had been slow and warmly welcomed my visit. I had no intention of making any purchase, certainly no plan of buying any cushion covers. But, it was difficult to walk away from these beautiful applique'! I love their simplicity, the random and economy use of materials, and especially the sense of fun they each express. The old running stitch has never looked so effective and beautiful. I hope whoever that makes them has had some fun!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles - photogallery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21095566@N03/5182285731/in/pool-54395832@N00/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21095566@N03/5182285731/in/pool-54395832@N00/
Sunday, September 4, 2011
The art of knitting: masterpieces reimagined
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/mar/30/craft-knitting
Cross switch: Stitching gets technical – in pictures
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/jun/15/cross-stitch-craft-qr-code
City knitting: an urban craft phenomenon – in pictures
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/aug/17/urban-knitting-craftIndonesia's Batik makers turn sustainable practice into an art form
Producers of traditional textiles are being taught cleaner and more efficient methods
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/aug/23/indonesia-batik-makers-sustainable-methods
I really like the works in this exhibition, brilliant!The knitting exhibition that's good enough to eat
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2010/jul/02/knitting-exhibition-come-dine-with-kate#/?picture=364479416&index=0and more pieces here,
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/sep/01/exhibition-kates-crochet-market-in-pictures
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